Fragrance comparison

J'adoube vs Vega

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 641 ratings analysed

3 wins

J'adoube

Mind Games

4.15638 votes

Rank #26,672 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Vega

Extract

4.673 votes

Rank #53,668 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J'adoube takes 3 of 4 categories.

J'adoube
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vega
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

J'adoube3/4

Vega1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: J'adoube
Sillage & projection: J'adoube
Value for money: Vega
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J'adoube

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

J'adoubeMind Games

VegaExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 638 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

26%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

638 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityJ'adoube

SillageJ'adoube

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVegaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

rose84%

amber77%

sour69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

fruity91%

soft spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

sweet56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Red CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

PomegranateDamask Rose

Base

LeatherPatchouliBenzoinAmber

Top

Red Currant

Heart

Powdery NotesRose

Base

AmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Damask Rose, Benzoin and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex54

Women35

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,672

PerfumerNathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJ'adoubeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mind Games J'adoube hits skin with a tart surge of red currant and juicy mandarin orange before revealing a pomegranate heart. Damask rose adds a subtle floral edge, balancing the initial sour crunch. Within half an hour, dark leather and patchouli emerge, giving the bright fruit an unexpected weight and structure. Wa…

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Vega by Extract delivers a bright, comforting blend of tangy fruit and powdery sweetness that feels instantly wearable. The scent starts with a crisp burst of tart red currant before settling into a gentle bouquet of cosmetic rose petals and soft powder. As it warms against the skin, a rich base of sweet vanilla, gold…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, J'adoube or Vega?

J'adoube takes 3 of 4 categories. J'adoube is rated 4.15/5 from 638 votes; Vega is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose J'adoube for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vega for a amber and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, J'adoube or Vega?

J'adoube lasts longest (J'adoube 75/100, Vega 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J'adoube or Vega?

J'adoube projects furthest (J'adoube 61/100, Vega 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J'adoube and Vega smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Damask Rose, Benzoin and Amber.

Is J'adoube or Vega better for summer or winter?

Vega suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J'adoube and Vega?

J'adoube has top notes of Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomegranate and Damask Rose, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Benzoin and Amber. Vega has top notes of Red Currant, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Benzoin.